Yan originally wanted to say that Zhuo Jiayu heard that little bitch's name on the street, but after thinking about it, she felt that it should just be someone with the same name, so she changed her story.
"It's nothing, I'm just a little uneasy because I haven't heard from her for so long. Send someone to check if that family is still alive. If they're dead, that would be best, but if they are, keep an eye on them and report back to me."
Upon hearing this, Granny Qian breathed a sigh of relief. She had thought that the young lady had appeared in the capital. She couldn't let too many people see her, otherwise the events of that year might not be able to be kept secret.
She said, "Madam, in my opinion, if she were anywhere else, we could just keep an eye on her. But if she comes to the capital, we should strike first. Otherwise, if the master and madam find out, we'll have a hard time explaining ourselves!"
"Okay, send someone to investigate first."
Yan closed her eyes and thought. What happened back then absolutely could not be exposed. However, that little bitch probably didn't have the ability to do so. Even though she knew it was all impossible, she still felt uneasy, as if something big was about to happen.
Granny Qian responded and went out, while Madam Yan was in a state of turmoil and couldn't calm down. She felt that she must have been angered by those wretches in the other courtyards, so she got up and walked out.
If she's unhappy, then no one else should have a good time either!
Inside the Prince Chen's residence, people outside searched all night but still couldn't find any news of Lu Baichuan. The Prince Chen paced back and forth anxiously, sending out almost everyone he could.
Cheng Meng comforted him, "Your Highness, don't worry. Lin Yiping probably hasn't found Lord Lu yet, otherwise he would definitely have dealt with it in a high-profile manner. As long as Lord Lu hasn't been arrested, we have nothing to fear."
"That's true, but I'm still worried that they've captured Lu Baichuan and locked him up, just to keep it from us. Otherwise, if he's still out there after all this time, why hasn't he sent a signal to contact us?"
From the moment he received the news until now, Prince Chen has not slept a wink all night. He had finally gained such an outstanding subordinate, and he absolutely did not want anything to happen to him.
Cheng Meng was at a loss for words. Logically speaking, he should have contacted them by sending a message, but Lu Baichuan hadn't sent any message, which was rather puzzling.
"I think this matter is not simple. If it were only Lin Yiping's men, they certainly wouldn't have been able to put Bai Chuan in such a sorry state. Someone must be helping him. But who exactly is that person?"
Prince Chen continued pacing back and forth, feeling extremely agitated. In the past few days, in order to refuse the Crown Prince and avoid the old emperor, he had been claiming to be sick and needing to rest, and had also refused to receive guests. If he were to go out to find someone in person now, he would definitely be targeted.
Since he couldn't go out himself, he could only ask the people around him to do it. However, even though they had tried their best, they still couldn't find Lu Baichuan, so he started to get anxious.
Cheng Meng remained silent for a moment before saying, "Your Highness, perhaps we don't know Lord Lu well enough. Maybe Lord Lu left us a mark, but we just can't recognize it. How about we ask Qin Jian and the others to come and help us find him? Qin Jian has worked with Lord Lu for many years and he must know Lord Lu well!"
"Alright, immediately write a letter by carrier pigeon to Jingzhou, saying that Lu Baichuan is in trouble and that Qin Jian should bring people to find him. Also, carrier pigeons are prone to accidents, so send someone on an 800-li express journey again, and send another group of people to make arrangements at the post stations along the way, so that Qin Jian and the others can arrive in Jinzhou as quickly as possible!"
That's all Prince Chen can do now; there's nothing else he can do.
A message sent by carrier pigeon can reach Jingzhou in half a day, while it would take more than a day to get home, which is 800 li away. It would take Qin Jian and his group more than a day to return after receiving the message. Even if nothing unexpected happens, they would have to change horses as soon as they arrived at the post station and travel without rest. It would take at least three days to reach Jinzhou. If Lu Baichuan really had something to do, by then, it would probably be too late.
"Don't pin your hopes on Qin Jian and his group. You should personally lead the search party. We need to find them alive or dead!"
Prince Chen slammed his hand on the table and said, "Lin Yiping, how dare you touch my people! I'll never forgive him!"
Cheng Meng responded and hurriedly went to do it. For Lu Baichuan, time was of the essence. Only by finding him could his safety be ensured.
Prince Chen's little pigeons were usually well-trained, and they finally arrived in Jingzhou before sunset that day, living up to everyone's expectations.
Lou Chong was the first to spot the pigeons, and he excitedly shouted, "It must be Third Master bringing back good news! Go quickly and call Second Master to come and see!"
Qin Jian used to be the second oldest in his family, and in Nantai he called himself Second Master. Over the years, his brothers have gotten used to calling him that, so the title doesn't matter. They just call him whatever comes to mind.
As he spoke, he unfolded the small note. After seeing the few words on it, he froze on the spot: Bai Chuan has been killed and is missing. Come to Jinzhou immediately to rescue him!
The note bore Prince Chen's personal seal, which meant that the matter was true and that Prince Chen had personally summoned them.
Qin Jian was originally in the prison cell playing with the assassins sent by Lin Yiping. Although they had confessed everything they needed to, Qin Jian had nothing else to do, so he decided to play with them a little longer.
Hearing that Lu Baichuan had returned with good news, he rushed over happily and asked Lou Chong from afar, "Has everything been resolved? Did he say when he'll be back?"
"Second Master, Third Master is in trouble!"
Lou Chong handed the note to Qin Jian, then turned to gather his men: "Brothers, assemble!"
Qin Jian's mind went blank after reading the note.
how so?
One of his men quickly brought over a horse; they were in such a hurry that there was no way to delay them.
"Second Master, should we tell your wife about this?"
Lou Chong was about to spur his horse towards Jinzhou when he remembered that He Jiuniang was unaware of this matter, so he gave her a reminder.
Qin Jian then remembered and said, "Right, send someone to tell your wife. She is a skilled doctor and can be of help if Bai Chuan is seriously injured!"
"We'll go ahead first, and send two people to protect our younger siblings as they travel together!"
With that, he raised his whip and lashed it across the horse's back, instantly propelling it off.
Lou Chong and the others followed, anxious and impatient, wishing they could get to Jinzhou immediately.
These people had been lying low in Nantai for so many years and all returned safely, but their leader had an accident in the capital, Jinzhou. It was truly ironic.
The Fire Cloud Division was in complete chaos. Everyone wanted to go to Jinzhou to find Lu Baichuan, but they couldn't just ignore Jingzhou. So they left a group of people to guard the area, and it was these people who went to Xishuiyuan to inform He Jiuniang.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com